AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoWildlife & Humans: New U.S. research using GPS tracking and cellphone location data finds animals respond to people not just through habitat change, but through how close humans are—results vary by species and how altered the landscape already is. Climate & Health: A Chicago study links year-to-year tree canopy gains with lower mortality, suggesting greener neighborhoods could deliver measurable public health benefits. Water Under Our Feet: University of Utah scientists report a hidden, ice-rich rock glacier under Mount Timpanogos holding about 1.5 million cubic meters of frozen water—new methods are sharpening Utah’s water and hazard outlook. Ocean Science Funding: NSF is asking the ocean community for input on future ocean observing priorities, including gaps, new tech, and how to coordinate assets. Renewables Policy Risk: NRDC projects Trump-era energy moves could cut 390–540 GW of new wind, solar, and storage over the next decade. Water Security & Cyber Threats: CISA says July saw malicious attacks on 100+ internet-exposed water systems, with PLC tampering raising safety concerns. Extreme Weather Abroad With U.S. Links: Nepal flash flooding tied to glacier collapse killed hundreds and left dozens of Americans missing.
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